India-Pakistan should resolve Kashmir issue among themselves, China reacted after SC’s decision

Kashmir issue should be resolved through dialogue and consultation between India and Pakistan. China on Tuesday reacted to the Supreme Court’s decision on Article 370 by upholding the central government’s decision on the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning, while responding to a question from a Pakistani journalist seeking China’s response on the issue, said that on the Kashmir issue, China’s position is consistent and clear.

The Supreme Court on Monday unanimously upheld the central government’s decision to abrogate the provisions of Article 370 that gave special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir. The apex court directed to restore statehood as soon as possible and also to hold assembly elections by September 30 next year. He said that this is a long-standing dispute between India and Pakistan and it should be appropriately addressed by peaceful means in accordance with the United Nations Charter, United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions and relevant bilateral agreements.

Relevant parties need to resolve the dispute through dialogue and consultation and safeguard peace and stability in the region, Mao said. China’s all-time ally Pakistan on Monday said the Supreme Court’s decision to abrogate Article 370 has no legal value, saying international law does not recognize New Delhi’s “unilateral and illegal actions” on August 5, 2019. gives.